August 4, 2008Planning Committee

Evan AlbertCNCS - MI

Addell Austin AndersonMichigan AmeriCorps Partnership

Karen BetleySenior Services, Inc.

Kris BurdaChild Abuse Council of MuskegonCounty

Ryan FewinsMichigan Campus Compact

Molly Frendo4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative

Tara GilmanMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Bonnie GrahamMI Office on Services to the Aging

Paula Kaiser Van DamMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Theresa KerryCatholic Human Services, Inc.

Pam McCrumCatholic Charities of Jackson

Michelle MackieMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Kevin MurphyCNCS - MI

Angelia SalasMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Megan SargentMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Michelle SnitgenMichigan Campus Compact

Tracie WheelerSenior Services, Inc.

Sue WilsonClarkston Community Schools

Mary ZumbrunnenPower of WE Consortium

Dear National Service Program Staff,

In 2005, program staff from Learn and Serve, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps,and VISTA came together for Team Up!, Michigan's first ever cross-streamconference. It is now three years later and the need for collaboration andunity among National Service programs is greater than ever. AcrossMichigan, more than 56,000 people of all ages and backgrounds are helpingto meet local needs, strengthen communities, and increase civic engagementthrough 127 national service projects. Think of how much we canaccomplish working together!

We invite you to join us for the next Team Up Michigan! Setting the Pacefor National Service conference, which will take place October 2-3, 2008 atthe Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Big Rapids. This eventis coordinated by The Corporation for National and Community Service-Michigan Office and the Michigan Community Service Commission.Thursday, October 2nd will consist of stream-specific meeting time for programstaff from Learn and Serve, Senior Corps, and AmeriCorps (includingAmeriCorps*State, VISTA, and National Direct). All streams will cometogether at lunch for the official Team Up Michigan! kickoff, featuring akeynote speaker (TBA), prizes, and fun! Friday, October 3rd will be entirelycross-stream with dynamic workshops, valuable networking time, and animportant discussion about the future of National Service.

Team Up Michigan! will help programs continue to set the pace byproviding opportunities to exchange ideas and establish new partnershipswith programs focusing on similar issue areas or serving in the samecommunity. Our ultimate goal is to establish Michigan as the state thatexemplifies the unique role that National Service can play in building aculture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America.

There will be a small fee of $35.00 for all National Service program staff.A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on October 2nd and 3 rd .Participants will be responsible for dinner and overnight accommodations.

A block of rooms is being reserved at the $65.00 rate until September 12,2008 under "Team Up! Conference" at the Holiday Inn Hotel and ConferenceCenter in Big Rapids. To register for this event, complete the attachedregistration form or register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=41ELWqx7xt2yxp9BzVYyrw_3d_3d.Registration must be received no later than Friday, September 12. If youhave any questions, please contact Michelle Mackie atmetzmakerm1@michigan.gov or (517) 241-3606.

*Please note that this is not a training event for AmeriCorps members orvolunteers; all participants must be National Service program supervisors.

Sincerely,

Musette A. Michael Evan AlbertExecutive Director State Program DirectorMichigan Community Service Commission Corporation for National and

Community Service-MI Office

Planning Committee

Evan AlbertCNCS - MI

Addell Austin AndersonMichigan AmeriCorps Partnership

Karen BetleySenior Services, Inc.

Kris BurdaChild Abuse Council of MuskegonCounty

Ryan FewinsMichigan Campus Compact

Molly Frendo4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative

Tara GilmanMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Bonnie GrahamMI Office on Services to the Aging

Paula Kaiser Van DamMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Theresa KerryCatholic Human Services, Inc.

Pam McCrumCatholic Charities of Jackson

Michelle MackieMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Kevin MurphyCNCS - MI

Angelia SalasMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Megan SargentMichigan Community ServiceCommission

Michelle SnitgenMichigan Campus Compact

Tracie WheelerSenior Services, Inc.

Sue WilsonClarkston Community Schools

Mary ZumbrunnenPower of WE Consortium